PC World - Stories by Christina DesMarais RSS feedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/author/1619134253/christina-desmarais/articlesen-auMon, 01 Apr 2013 19:22:12 +1100Google Glass: Who gets to explore it first, and whyhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/457754/google_glass_who_gets_explore_it_first_why/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGoogle's #ifIhadglass competition has ended and just who will get the opportunity to test drive its upcoming Glass wearable computers is coming to light.Christina DesMaraisMon, 01 Apr 2013 19:22:12 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/457754/google_glass_who_gets_explore_it_first_why/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIBM supercomputer takes on new role in health arenahttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/453357/ibm_supercomputer_takes_new_role_health_arena/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIBM's Watson supercomputer has gone from game show king to doctor's office helper.Christina DesMaraisSun, 10 Feb 2013 22:37:48 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/453357/ibm_supercomputer_takes_new_role_health_arena/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSamsung Galaxy ad pokes fun at Super Bowl trademark ruleshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/452711/samsung_galaxy_ad_pokes_fun_super_bowl_trademark_rules/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSamsung, which knows a thing or two about patent infringement cases, is poking fun at Super Bowl trademark rules in a new commercial that promotes its Galaxy smartphones.Christina DesMaraisMon, 04 Feb 2013 14:33:22 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/452711/samsung_galaxy_ad_pokes_fun_super_bowl_trademark_rules/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWindows 8 notebooks aren't selling partly due to pricehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/445663/windows_8_notebooks_aren_t_selling_partly_due_price/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWindows 8 notebooks apparently didn't create a lot of cheer around the Christmas tree this holiday season.Christina DesMaraisSun, 06 Jan 2013 19:05:36 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/445663/windows_8_notebooks_aren_t_selling_partly_due_price/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft Surface pricing makes sense, analyst sayshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/444787/microsoft_surface_pricing_makes_sense_analyst_says/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedTablet makers have tried to chip away at Apple's popularity by offering much cheaper products, but Microsoft has taken the unusual step of going head-to-head on pricing with the iPad.Christina DesMaraisMon, 17 Dec 2012 13:22:14 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/444787/microsoft_surface_pricing_makes_sense_analyst_says/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFacebook rolls out photo sync to Android and iPhone usershttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/443504/facebook_rolls_photo_sync_android_iphone_users/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFacebook has broadly launched a feature it began testing earlier this year that automatically syncs photos you take on your mobile phone to a private album on the social network where you can later choose to share them if you want.Christina DesMaraisSun, 02 Dec 2012 17:32:24 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/443504/facebook_rolls_photo_sync_android_iphone_users/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft Surface RT tablet touch cover keyboard fuels complaintshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/441779/microsoft_surface_rt_tablet_touch_cover_keyboard_fuels_complaints/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft’s hip marketing may be luring people to buy its Surface RT tablets, but it hasn’t prevented some customers from complaining that the touch cover keyboard falls apart.Christina DesMaraisMon, 12 Nov 2012 14:55:05 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/441779/microsoft_surface_rt_tablet_touch_cover_keyboard_fuels_complaints/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft Surface tablet gets nod from Oprahhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/440939/microsoft_surface_tablet_gets_nod_from_oprah/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedOprah Winfrey is wowed, and that’s good news for Microsoft and the prospects for its Surface tablet.Christina DesMaraisSat, 03 Nov 2012 20:53:07 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/440939/microsoft_surface_tablet_gets_nod_from_oprah/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSurface shipping delays irk some customers in Canada, Europehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/439660/surface_shipping_delays_irk_some_customers_canada_europe/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMicrosoft Surface with Windows RT customers in Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany are crying foul over further shipping delays of devices that were pre-ordered. Some will have to wait until November to get the popular tablet, reports say.Christina DesMaraisSat, 20 Oct 2012 21:10:57 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/439660/surface_shipping_delays_irk_some_customers_canada_europe/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGoogle, LG to announce new Nexus phonehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/438430/google_lg_announce_new_nexus_phone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGoogle and LG are reportedly preparing to launch a Nexus smartphone modeled on the Optimus G.Christina DesMaraisSun, 07 Oct 2012 22:27:32 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/438430/google_lg_announce_new_nexus_phone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeediOS6 has some airlines readying to flyhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/435829/ios6_has_some_airlines_readying_fly/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedApple's iOS6 mobile operating system looks to be a boon for travelers and other consumers through a feature that stores boarding passes and retail coupons, and airlines and retailers are already gearing up to be involved.Christina DesMaraisSun, 09 Sep 2012 15:05:35 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/435829/ios6_has_some_airlines_readying_fly/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn Pictures: Extreme tech - 22 devices that go all outhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/434896/pictures-extreme-tech-22-devices-go-all/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCheck out these 22 devices that push the limits of technology in almost every way.Christina DesMaraisWed, 29 Aug 2012 08:14:53 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/434896/pictures-extreme-tech-22-devices-go-all/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeediPad Mini rumor mill heats uphttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/434720/ipad_mini_rumor_mill_heats_up/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedApple's so-called "iPad Mini" should be unveiled within a month or two if speculation is correct, and the rumor buzz is spinning fast about everything from the screen size to the features.Christina DesMaraisMon, 27 Aug 2012 12:53:27 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/434720/ipad_mini_rumor_mill_heats_up/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedApple-Samsung jurors say video testimony, emails were persuasivehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/434654/apple-samsung_jurors_say_video_testimony_emails_were_persuasive/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe Apple-Samsung patent infringement verdict is in, and the jurors who handed a major victory to Apple are speaking out.Christina DesMaraisSun, 26 Aug 2012 14:54:37 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/434654/apple-samsung_jurors_say_video_testimony_emails_were_persuasive/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSamsung's big zinger in patent case: Apple exec liked 7-inch Galaxyhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/432722/samsung_big_zinger_patent_case_apple_exec_liked_7-inch_galaxy/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedApple is forever accusing other companies of stealing its ideas and designs but in its current case against Samsung its South Korean rival submitted evidence that Apple watches and even wants to replicate what competitors are doing.Christina DesMaraisSat, 04 Aug 2012 15:47:12 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/432722/samsung_big_zinger_patent_case_apple_exec_liked_7-inch_galaxy/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed